New UK train station could run up to 5 trains an hour connecting major cities

New UK train station could run up to 5 trains an hour connecting major citiesThe new East West Railway could connect major UK cities to the Universal Resort theme parkCommentsNewsIsobel Pankhurst Audience Writer and Amy Britton16:00, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesEast West Rail has released an updated proposal for its new railway connecting Cambridge to Oxford(Image: East West Rail)East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has unveiled a revised proposal for a new railway line in Cambridgeshire. The new route will link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Cambridge, offering up to five trains per hour.‌The updated plans now factor in the new Universal Resort near Bedford and the heightened passenger demand anticipated as a result of the development. A station at Stewartby has been earmarked to serve the theme park.‌Gidon Freeman, Vice-President, External Affairs, Universal Destinations and Experiences, said: "One of the reasons we selected our site for a new entertainment resort complex featuring a world class theme park is its central location and excellent transport links.‌East West Rail can further improve that connectivity - its proposed station by Universal would enhance guest and team member arrival with a new link to our resort from across the Ox-Cam Corridor."The railway line is set to be constructed in stages, with new stations and sections of track opening as soon as they are completed. EWR Co hopes this approach will bring the benefits of the line to communities and passengers sooner, while also unlocking opportunities for growth, including new housing developments and attracting businesses to the region.View 2 ImagesEast West Rail has released an updated proposal for its new railway connecting Cambridge to Oxford(Image: East West Rail)‌The core service will deliver four five-carriage trains per hour along the entire route with an extra fifth train operating during peak times or throughout the day, if necessary. The fifth train could be deployed to enable ser...